Meeting Agenda
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I. Call Meeting to Order
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
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III. CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will convene to a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551. 071 et.seq. to consider the following: |
III.A. Discussion regarding New Hires, Resignations and/or Retirements. Texas Government Code 551.074.
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III.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, Attorney Consultation regarding a Level III Employee Grievance Hearing.
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III.C. Conduct Level III Employee Hearing and Deliberation of Grievance.
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III.D. Consultation with the District's attorney concerning legal issues and procedural issues related to proposed termination of a probationary contract employee during the contract term. Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
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III.E. Consider and discuss recommendation to propose termination of a probationary contract employee during the contract term. Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
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III.F. Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consider and discuss recommendation to declare an employee term contract void based on Texas Education Code Section 21.0031.
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III.G. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the District's attorney regarding possible settlement concerning Carmen Lambeck vs. Somerset Independent School District, In the District Court, 288th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas, Cause No. 2012-CI-10977.
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IV. OPEN SESSION: Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
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IV.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
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IV.B. Discussion and possible action regarding a Level III Employee Grievance Hearing.
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IV.C. Consider and take possible action regarding proposed termination of a probationary contract employee during the contract term.
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IV.D. Consider and take possible action to void the contract of a term contract employee pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 21.0031.
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IV.E. Consider and take possible action regarding possible settlement concerning Carmen Lambeck vs. Somerset Independent School District, In the District Court, 288th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas, Cause No. 2012-CI-10977.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS: Employee Recognitions, Students, Partnership, Grants, Etc.
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V.A. Superintendent’s Report
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: (30 minute total time for this item. Limit of five minutes per person. Only one person from each delegation will be heard on the same subject. No employee names can be mentioned)
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval and possible discussion of the following items: (If any of the items are pulled they will be subject to discussion and possible action) |
VII.A. Approval of the September 09, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
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VII.B. 2013-2014 Student Transfers
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VII.C. Revisions to Board Policies CH (Local), EIA (Loal) & EIC (Local)
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VII.D. Somerset ISD Monthly Investment Report
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VII.E. Somerset ISD Monthly Financial Report
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VIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
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VIII.A. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the purchase approval of the COPsync Network Program and the Copsync911 Responder System not to exceed the total cost of $22,611.65.
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VIII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval to submit the Early College High School (ECHS) Designation Application to the Texas Education Agency with plans to open in Somerset in the Fall of 2014 .
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VIII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Influenza Clinic Agreement 2013 between Passport Health/North Texas and Somerset Independent School District to include an insurance option for Somerset ISD to pay the $15.00 fee for flu vaccinations for non insured employees.
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VIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the contract agreements between Katie Skelton, Matthew Rivera, Diego Munoz, Sarek Gutierrez, Alan Temby and Somerset Independent School District. The Independent Contractors will assist in the development of Somerset ISD Marching Band and student skills for the 2013-2014 school year not to exceed the total cost of $17,500.00.
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VIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the consultant agreement between Melonie Inglehart-Hammonds and two of Somerset Independent School District Elementaries. The primary service provider total cost for the 2013-2014 school year for the Somerset Elementary and Barrera Elementary Schools is not to exceed the amount of $15,000.00 each.
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VIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Lytle Independent School District and Somerset Independent School District for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program for the 2013-2014 school year with the understanding that Lytle ISD will pay Somerset ISD the total amount of $10,000.00, for attending Somerset ISD's JROTC program.
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VIII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the textbooks purchase for the Somerset High School not to exceed the total cost of $19,264.20.
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VIII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the e2020 software agreement between Edgenuity and Somerset Independent School District not to exceed the total cost of $41,080.00.
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VIII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of Budget Amendment #1 for 2013-2014 in the amount of $26,050.00.
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VIII.J. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the sale of a portable, computer equipment, and all salvage equipment located within the District using an online aution company.
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VIII.K. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to adopt the Somerset ISD Three-Year Strategic Improvement Plan for academic years 2013-2014 through 2015-2016.
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VIII.L. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a date to hold the November Regular Board Meeting due to the Veterans Day Holiday.
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VIII.M. Discussion and Possible action regarding the approval of a date to hold a Public Hearing Meeting to discuss the 2013 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ratings for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
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VIII.N. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the Somerset ISD Investment and Financial Reports.
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VIII.O. Presentation, discussion and possible action on amending and adopting the District's Board Operating Policies referable to Board member responsibility relative to required continuing education.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
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Meeting: | October 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting | |
Subject: |
I. Call Meeting to Order
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Subject: |
II. Pledge of Allegiance
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Subject: |
III. CLOSED SESSION:
The Board will convene to a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551. 071 et.seq. to consider the following: |
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Subject: |
III.A. Discussion regarding New Hires, Resignations and/or Retirements. Texas Government Code 551.074.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
III.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, Attorney Consultation regarding a Level III Employee Grievance Hearing.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
III.C. Conduct Level III Employee Hearing and Deliberation of Grievance.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
III.D. Consultation with the District's attorney concerning legal issues and procedural issues related to proposed termination of a probationary contract employee during the contract term. Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
III.E. Consider and discuss recommendation to propose termination of a probationary contract employee during the contract term. Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
III.F. Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consider and discuss recommendation to declare an employee term contract void based on Texas Education Code Section 21.0031.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
III.G. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the District's attorney regarding possible settlement concerning Carmen Lambeck vs. Somerset Independent School District, In the District Court, 288th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas, Cause No. 2012-CI-10977.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
IV. OPEN SESSION: Return to Open Session to Take Action Deemed Necessary.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
IV.A. Discussion and possible action regarding new hires.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
IV.B. Discussion and possible action regarding a Level III Employee Grievance Hearing.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
IV.C. Consider and take possible action regarding proposed termination of a probationary contract employee during the contract term.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
IV.D. Consider and take possible action to void the contract of a term contract employee pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 21.0031.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
IV.E. Consider and take possible action regarding possible settlement concerning Carmen Lambeck vs. Somerset Independent School District, In the District Court, 288th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas, Cause No. 2012-CI-10977.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
V. COMMUNICATIONS: Employee Recognitions, Students, Partnership, Grants, Etc.
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Subject: |
V.A. Superintendent’s Report
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: (30 minute total time for this item. Limit of five minutes per person. Only one person from each delegation will be heard on the same subject. No employee names can be mentioned)
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Subject: |
VII. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval and possible discussion of the following items: (If any of the items are pulled they will be subject to discussion and possible action) |
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Subject: |
VII.A. Approval of the September 09, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VII.B. 2013-2014 Student Transfers
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VII.C. Revisions to Board Policies CH (Local), EIA (Loal) & EIC (Local)
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VII.D. Somerset ISD Monthly Investment Report
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VII.E. Somerset ISD Monthly Financial Report
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION ITEMS:
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Subject: |
VIII.A. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the purchase approval of the COPsync Network Program and the Copsync911 Responder System not to exceed the total cost of $22,611.65.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval to submit the Early College High School (ECHS) Designation Application to the Texas Education Agency with plans to open in Somerset in the Fall of 2014 .
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the Influenza Clinic Agreement 2013 between Passport Health/North Texas and Somerset Independent School District to include an insurance option for Somerset ISD to pay the $15.00 fee for flu vaccinations for non insured employees.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the contract agreements between Katie Skelton, Matthew Rivera, Diego Munoz, Sarek Gutierrez, Alan Temby and Somerset Independent School District. The Independent Contractors will assist in the development of Somerset ISD Marching Band and student skills for the 2013-2014 school year not to exceed the total cost of $17,500.00.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the consultant agreement between Melonie Inglehart-Hammonds and two of Somerset Independent School District Elementaries. The primary service provider total cost for the 2013-2014 school year for the Somerset Elementary and Barrera Elementary Schools is not to exceed the amount of $15,000.00 each.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Lytle Independent School District and Somerset Independent School District for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program for the 2013-2014 school year with the understanding that Lytle ISD will pay Somerset ISD the total amount of $10,000.00, for attending Somerset ISD's JROTC program.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the textbooks purchase for the Somerset High School not to exceed the total cost of $19,264.20.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of the e2020 software agreement between Edgenuity and Somerset Independent School District not to exceed the total cost of $41,080.00.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.I. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval of Budget Amendment #1 for 2013-2014 in the amount of $26,050.00.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.J. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of the sale of a portable, computer equipment, and all salvage equipment located within the District using an online aution company.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.K. Discussion and possible action regarding the review and approval to adopt the Somerset ISD Three-Year Strategic Improvement Plan for academic years 2013-2014 through 2015-2016.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.L. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a date to hold the November Regular Board Meeting due to the Veterans Day Holiday.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.M. Discussion and Possible action regarding the approval of a date to hold a Public Hearing Meeting to discuss the 2013 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ratings for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.N. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the Somerset ISD Investment and Financial Reports.
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Presenter: |
Saul Hinojosa
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Subject: |
VIII.O. Presentation, discussion and possible action on amending and adopting the District's Board Operating Policies referable to Board member responsibility relative to required continuing education.
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Presenter: |
Dr. Omar Pachecano
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Subject: |
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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